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Total compensation for a Uber Software Engineer ranges from about $170K at the entry level to $1.6M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $490K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3Software Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $150K | $35K | $12K | $170K - $255K |
| L4Software Engineer II | 2-5 YOE | $190K | $70K | $22K | $230K - $410K |
| L5aSenior Software Engineer | 5-8 YOE | $235K | $125K | $38K | $320K - $590K |
| L5bSenior Software Engineer (Senior) | 7-11 YOE | $265K | $180K | $50K | $400K - $760K |
| L6Staff Software Engineer | 9-15 YOE | $295K | $285K | $70K | $510K - $1.1M |
| L7Senior Staff Software Engineer | 13+ YOE | $335K | $480K | $100K | $720K - $1.6M |
Entry-level. Uber's new-grad equity has rebounded since the post-IPO trough; current grants are at-market.
Mid-level. Most-common external hire level. Comparable to Google L4 / Meta E4 with slightly lower equity.
Senior IC (sub-level a). Uber uses a/b sub-levels to fine-tune comp ranges within senior.
Senior IC (sub-level b). The cap of the L5 band before staff promotion.
Staff IC. Equity dominates; refresh grants are typical at 18-24 months.
Senior staff. Hard promotion gate. External hires uncommon.
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